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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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